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Ten days later, all the elders of the Body Sect, the deans of the Four Elements Academy, and many outstanding geniuses within the sect had gathered.
Among these geniuses were Feng Xiao Tian, Huo Wu, Shui Bing'er, and others.
Additionally, Ning Rongrong, Oscar, Yang Wei, and others were also present.
At this moment, Yang Xiong sat in the main seat of the hall, appearing far more serious than usual.
Huo Wu stood in the center of the hall, dressed in an extremely solemn manner, her expression equally grave.
Yang Xiong was the first to speak: "Huo Wu, as my first disciple, I hope you understand your purpose moving forward. No matter where or when, I expect you to prioritize the sect and its legacy. Do you understand?"
Huo Wu immediately knelt on one knee: "Master, today I swear that I, Huo Wu, will respect my teacher and always prioritize the Body Sect. For the Body Sect, I am willing to face any danger, no matter the cost."
Yang Xiong nodded: "Good. I hope you remember this vow. From now on, you are my disciple."
Huo Wu rose to her feet. Yang Xiong waved his hand, and a jade box appeared in his palm. Inside the box was a red sunflower, brimming with endless flames.
"Since you have become my disciple, this Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower is my gift to you. I hope you become a true powerhouse in the future and never forget your oath."
The crowd was astonished upon seeing the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower in Yang Xiong's hand.
Especially Yang Wudi, whose eyes sparkled with surprise. He hadn't expected Yang Xiong to possess such a top-tier immortal herb as the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower.
After handing the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower to Huo Wu, Yang Xiong turned to everyone present.
"All of you are the core of the Body Sect, the pillars of our sect now and in the future."
"Perhaps some of you doubt or misunderstand my decisions. Today, I will officially share my thoughts, including the issue of the sect's legacy."
"The Body martial soul is an exceptionally rare type of martial soul. Its cultivation is extraordinarily difficult and demanding. However, unlike ordinary martial souls, the Body martial soul has a chance to undergo a secondary awakening after rigorous training. At that point, it can rival top-tier martial souls, and in the future, it may even surpass the Hao Tian Hammer and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial souls."
"Some of you may harbor doubts about the sect's legacy. Let me make this clear: my goal is not merely to establish an ordinary sect. I aim for the Body Sect to produce peerless powerhouses in every generation, individuals who can stand at the pinnacle of soul masters."
"Therefore, the Body Sect will not rely on familial or bloodline inheritance but instead follow the principle of respecting strength above all."
"I am the first-generation sect leader, but the next sect leader could be anyone among you. The only rule within the sect is this: strength dictates authority."
"The strongest among the next generation will not only become the sect leader but also the leader of the entire sect operation including the academy and various industries."
"However, there is one ironclad rule I must declare: no one is allowed to harm their fellow sect members. Even if you are an elder, you cannot oppress or mistreat any disciple. Anyone who violates this rule, regardless of their status, will be expelled from the sect."
"Let me add one more thing: the current families occupying one of the Thunder Nine Peaks—the Breaking Clan, the Defense Clan, the Agility Clan, and the Unrivaled Dragon Serpent family—will inherit their respective peaks for generations to come. No one can take this away from them."
"But if any of you or your families violate the sect's ironclad rules, abuse or oppress other sect members, or betray the sect, the sect will no longer tolerate you."
"Furthermore, if any sect leader acts recklessly, the elders can vote to remove them from their position."
After hearing Yang Xiong's words, everyone present appeared incredibly solemn.
In the current world of soul masters, most sects relied on family and bloodline for inheritance. At least, this was the norm for master-disciple lineage systems.
However, the five elders of the Body Sect each appeared deep in thought.
Currently, the Body Sect had five elders, all of whom possessed combat abilities equivalent to Title Douluos.
But they were also aware that, compared to truly top-tier martial souls, their family martial souls still fell short. Even Yang Wudi, with his Soul-Breaking Spear—a top-tier weapon-type martial soul—was inferior to the Seven Kill Sword and the Hao Tian Hammer. At the very least, it couldn't guarantee stable transmission of Title Douluo-level strength to future generations.
According to Yang Xiong's plan, the Body Sect would always need peerless powerhouses to anchor its legacy. Even Yang Xiong himself couldn't ensure that his descendants would inherit his martial soul and become peerless powerhouses. Therefore, he established this master-disciple inheritance system.
This way, it would ensure the safety of everyone's families in the future while also guaranteeing that their descendants could continue their lineage. It was a consideration for everyone's future.
Of course, according to Yang Xiong's rules for the Body Sect, even if his own descendants had slightly inferior talent, they could still inherit safely under the sect's protection.
And if their families broke through the limitations of bloodline and martial soul to produce top-tier experts, they could even compete for the position of sect leader without causing any disruption.
In addition to these words, Yang Xiong also established comprehensive sect rules, including specific penalty measures, to ensure harmonious coexistence among all sect members.
For the four major families, Yang Xiong made detailed arrangements.
In the future, the Agility Clan would be responsible for patrolling and reconnaissance, the Defense Clan for construction and management, the Breaking Clan for alchemy, profit-making, and enforcing sect laws, as well as handling military expeditions. The Unrivaled Dragon Serpent family would oversee education within the sect.
There was one more point: the Body Sect would maintain eternal cooperation with the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, primarily regarding various business matters.
Yang Xiong even considered bringing Ning Fengzhi and his group into the Body Sect as a branch to handle business-related matters. After all, the treasure-seeking ability of the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda martial soul was exceptionally strong.
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After completing all the sect's arrangements, Yang Xiong summoned the five elders.
"Elders, I plan to leave for a period of cultivation. Internal sect matters will be left in your hands. During my absence, I hope you will ensure the sect's safety. If any major issues arise, you can seek help from my teacher, Sword Douluo. If necessary, retreat into Thunderclap Gorge. Above all, prioritize everyone's safety."
Lin Gong looked puzzled: "Sect Leader, the world of soul masters is currently in chaos. Why leave the sect during such a critical time? How long will you be gone?"
Yang Xiong's expression turned serious: "Precisely because the world of soul masters is in chaos, I must quickly improve. This time, I plan to go to Sea God Island, and I intend to bring Rongrong, Oscar, and the others with me."
Lin Gong and the others were shocked: "Sect Leader, Sea God Island is extremely dangerous—it's called Devil's Island. Very few people who enter ever return alive."
Yang Xiong smiled: "Don't worry. I've made preparations. This trip to Sea God Island will ensure my safety. However, it may take some time—three years at the shortest, five years at the longest."
Yang Wudi appeared unusually serious: "Sect Leader, the Spirit Hall is acting extremely domineering. I'm afraid their so-called soul master assembly might cause trouble, putting us at a disadvantage."
Yang Xiong shook his head: "The Spirit Hall is preoccupied with its own affairs. They likely won't focus on others for now."
"This is the so-called sect assembly. Neither we, the Hao Tian Sect, nor the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect will likely attend. The Spirit Hall will probably select seven sects it approves of, and all those sects will follow the Spirit Hall's lead."
Yang Wudi quickly asked: "How is that possible? Can the Spirit Hall really silence everyone's objections? What exactly does the Spirit Hall want to achieve by rushing ahead?"
Yang Xiong chuckled: "What else can they do? With the number of soul masters under its control, the Spirit Hall's strength rivals that of two empires. It's likely that the Spirit Hall will use the name of the soul master world to consolidate the kingdoms and duchies around it, establishing a new nation to rival the two empires and even unify the entire Douluo Continent."
Everyone swallowed nervously upon hearing this. The Spirit Hall's ambitions were far greater than anyone had imagined.
Lin Gong remained silent for a moment before speaking: "Sect Leader, what should we do? Should we ally with the Hao Tian Sect and the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect to resist the Spirit Hall?"
Yang Xiong shook his head: "There's no rush. The Spirit Hall wants to unify the world, but they're still limited by their military strength. War won't break out so soon. We'll simply observe the situation and deal with it when I return."
"Of course, if war breaks out earlier or becomes particularly brutal, you can contact the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. But we will only send a small number of troops to support the Tian Dou Imperial Family. We mustn't send too many people—the Spirit Hall's strength is far greater than we imagine."
Everyone nodded, understanding Yang Xiong's intentions.
As for this war, Yang Xiong didn't plan to participate too early. Rather than depleting resources on the battlefield prematurely, it was better to wait until after the war ended and reap the benefits.
After all, the Hao Tian Sect had already emerged from seclusion. They bore a blood feud with the Spirit Hall and had numerous Title Douluos—they wouldn't remain idle.
As for who would accompany Yang Xiong to Sea God Island, Yang Wudi and the others initially wanted to recommend outstanding younger members of their families. Unfortunately, these individuals generally had inferior talent, even falling short of Lei Dong from Thunder Academy. In the end, Yang Xiong rejected all of them.
Regarding Ning Rongrong, Yang Xiong specifically asked Ning Fengzhi to personally visit the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect to secure Ning Fengzhi's approval.
After everything was settled, several people arrived at the hall—those Yang Xiong intended to bring to Sea God Island.
They included Ning Rongrong, Oscar, Yang Wei, Qin Shuang, Huo Wu, Feng Xiao Tian, and Shui Bing'er.
Each of them was exceptionally talented, mostly already top-tier Soul Kings or Soul Emperors, recognized as geniuses across the continent.
As for Huo Wu and Lei Dong, Huo Wu's qualifications were passable but somewhat lacking. Huo Wu was only at level fifty-three, making it difficult for him to pass even the Black Rank Fourth Trial. Lei Dong, on the other hand, was slightly worse.
Yang Xiong looked at everyone and took out a deep blue triangular object from his body—the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud.
"Everyone, place a drop of your blood on the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud. I need to confirm whether you have the potential."
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